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Tuesday, 5 April 2011

up on high

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This is the view from the place where we stayed in New York. Albert's friend is working in the city at the moment and found an amazing flat to live in the Lower East Side, on the 19th floor, with a 20 foot balcony and panoramic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Of course, everywhere has its drawbacks, and this place came with an obsessive compulsive live-in landlord (I had no idea it could take ten whole minutes to wipe down a stove after use, or that repotting about 200 plants was a legitimate Saturday morning activity). All in all though, this place was definitely worth it, and to be fair, the landlord was really sweet to us.

My Snoozer Loser skirt has been slumbering for most of the winter, but I thought I'd bring it along on a ride to its hometown. I also spent way too long looking for supposed boutiques that stock their collections so I could splurge on a spring piece, but they simply didn't exist (update your website already, guys). I loved this outfit on the day but I have to say all I can see at the moment are the wrinkles in that shirt... I always recommend people pack stuff that doesn't need to be ironed but I'm awful at taking my own advice...

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Pictures by Albert

Snoozer Loser skirt, Alfred Sung shirt, Fly London shoes, self made necklace, and awesome Clarins red lipstick from the Duty Free at Heathrow!
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44 comments:

  1. Alys5 April 2011 at 18:05

    That skirt is just perfect! I've been eying up a similar one in a local shop, but its a little out of my price range :(
    You really know how to wear yours though!
    x

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  2. Closet Fashionista5 April 2011 at 18:27

    Yay! I love that skirt!!!
    That's kinda funny about the crazy landlord though ;) I'm glad the location was awesome!
    (and haha...I didn't notice I wrote Marc, I must have been very tired)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  3. Ashley5 April 2011 at 18:33

    I had a connection at JFK, and I remember looking out the window and thinking NYC looked hilarious. A GAZILLION buildings fit into this itty bitty island. ha :) I'll have to visit sometime!

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  4. Fashionably Akron5 April 2011 at 18:35

    This outfit is absolutely fantastic!
    I love the skirt and the shoes.
    And what a lovely view you have!

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  5. Xavi5 April 2011 at 18:35

    I disagree with you. Under my opinion, you have enought style to wear this shirt without ironing... prety as always.

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  6. caitlin5 April 2011 at 18:41

    yup, favorite skirt ever... still. i love this outfit! :) also, wrinkles are the new black. or something.

    i could never deal with an obsessive-compulsive landlord, even if it meant panoramic views of the city. i'd probably just end up spending most of my time outside the apartment anyway! i can hardly even deal with my neat freak boyfriend :)

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  7. Diana5 April 2011 at 18:42

    i will always love this skirt and i kind of love the wrinkles:)

    xo

    http://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/

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  8. Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark5 April 2011 at 18:48

    You look so pretty. I love the view, but where are all the infamous plants!? ;)
    Seriously, I want to steal your shoes.

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  9. LikeSpinningPlates5 April 2011 at 18:48

    I love that skirt ahh!! And I think wrinkles add a certain charm to things haha. Great photos and lovely view. =)

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  10. Sophie5 April 2011 at 18:58

    I adore that skirt, im a sucker for prints!
    Sophie
    x

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  11. Kitsune-kun5 April 2011 at 19:01

    Thanks so much! what a fun skirt!

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  12. Heather, 29 Skirts5 April 2011 at 19:04

    Cute outfit with a fabulous skirt! I really like the photos. Something about the light just takes me back to New York. I've only visited the city once before, but for some reason these photos remind me so much of what it felt like to be there.

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  13. Bhushavali5 April 2011 at 19:13

    Your skirt is oh so awesome!!!
    Arupathumoovar Festival
    The 8-piece skirt

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  14. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys5 April 2011 at 19:15

    @Kallie: This was pre-moving day for the infamous plants. They were still in the living room at this point!

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  15. Amrit5 April 2011 at 19:20

    Emily,

    Looks like you have another reader who uses the name 'A'. That could be confusing. I do not comment on clothes....

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  16. Elise5 April 2011 at 19:56

    Love that skirt, what great print :)

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  17. Looks and Books5 April 2011 at 20:10

    Love that skirt! And that view is superb. Glad you enjoyed your time in NYC!

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  18. Rebecca5 April 2011 at 20:25

    You look right at home here, skirt is amazing and a new label to me, which is always a bonus. There is something pleasingly Rachel Comey like about the shoes as well.

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  19. Penny5 April 2011 at 20:29

    wonderful skirt and shoes!and what a breathtaking view!and i thought my 14th floor is high!:D

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  20. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys5 April 2011 at 20:30

    @A: haha, I know! Don't worry, I can tell you apart!

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  21. Anonymous5 April 2011 at 21:33

    What an amazing view! You guys keep finding these awesome places :)
    Love your necklace btw - you already know how smitten I am with that skirt on you :)

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  22. dimi5 April 2011 at 22:49

    Perfect view and skirt! I'm having land-lord issues too lately! Have a lovely day!

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  23. jess5 April 2011 at 23:31

    I love that skirt. The print is great.You have a really nice view too.

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  24. callie6 April 2011 at 00:17

    Aah you look so gorgeous! That skirt is the prettiest thing- I love when you wear it. ^_^ It looks really pretty paired with blue.

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  25. mari6 April 2011 at 00:26

    the bird cages on your skirt are lovely.

    xx m.


    themerrimari.blogspot.com

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  26. Missariadne6 April 2011 at 00:54

    Love your skirt!
    New follower on Bloglovin,I loved that also followed!Kisses.

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  27. Lesley6 April 2011 at 01:24

    that skirt is adorable! and how appropriate that you are perched atop a high rise like a bird :) way too cute!

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  28. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys6 April 2011 at 01:30

    @Lesley: Yep! I was restraining myself from another bird metaphor, but you got it! ; )

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  29. Meleonieeee - ♥6 April 2011 at 02:31

    Oh my gosh, that skirt is so gorgeous! :)

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  30. Shy 6 April 2011 at 03:00

    I absolutely love that skirt!! You styled it perfectly!

    Shy

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  31. Ashley6 April 2011 at 03:38

    This is fun! I love the skirt, especially the yellow with the blue. I also really like your tights, and hello! What a view (both you and the cityscape in the background, of course)!

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  32. SOJOURNED IN STYLE6 April 2011 at 03:53

    I am in love with your skirt. the pattern is marvelous! the backdrop is just perfect.

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  33. Molly Page6 April 2011 at 04:07

    These pictures are STUN-ning. You look fantastically beautiful. {and I'm happy to see your skirt back in play!}


    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  34. Deppa6 April 2011 at 04:28

    Que lindo todo! me encanta la blusa y la falda (además de la vista obvio ;)
    Por cierto tu español es muy bueno, usualmente lo escribes correctamente y con muy pequeños errores :)

    Espero que estés bien y que tengas una buena semana.
    Nos vemos!

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  35. Monique6 April 2011 at 04:46

    Sorry to hear you didn't find the boutique. I was waiting to see what you purchased from them. The skirt looks fine. It's a bit wrinkled but the pleats are forgiving. Cute getup lady. Your shoes are cute and look quite comfy.

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  36. From Suns To Moons6 April 2011 at 05:54

    It looks like there`s a molar hanging on the bottom of your necklace! Is there?
    Wrinkles, schminkles. You still look cute and put-together.

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  37. Anonymous6 April 2011 at 07:25

    I always like this skirt...now, what is the necklace made of?

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  38. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys6 April 2011 at 10:36

    @Monique: the shoes are super comfortable... and I really don't do heels.

    @Terri: the necklace is, if I remember correctly, rock opal, blue turquoise, and sterling silver beads on chain. I was all about the semi-precious stones at my jewellery-making job!

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  39. Anthea6 April 2011 at 15:30

    The view looks amazing and I really love this outfit. That skirt is awesome.

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  40. Unknown6 April 2011 at 15:41

    that skirt is soooo cute!


    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  41. yiqin;6 April 2011 at 17:40

    This is def one of my most fave outfits of yours :P

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  42. Emily, Resplendent Tranquility6 April 2011 at 21:43

    Wrinkles or no wrinkles, your Snoozer Loser skirt really looks good with blue! As far as I'm concerned ironing is overrated, but I think that's only an acceptable excuse for the lazy ;)

    You have quite the knack for homemade jewelry. This piece is just as lovely as the ones you've shared in the past.

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  43. Raquel8 April 2011 at 17:29

    Ah I love this outfit, going straight to my tumblr. And speaking of it, you didn't got to tell me what is the link of yours!

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  44. dr.antony8 April 2011 at 20:48

    You look like a doll in that outfit!

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